Craft Cruises® - Cruising with a Purpose
Craft Cruises® - Cruising with a Purpose
Cruising with a purpose is about collecting experiences and making new friends. If you have found yourself resisting cruising then you may want to think again. Craft Cruises® is known for having the highest quality educational programs onboard award winning cruise lines. Craft Cruises® carefully selects the cruise lines, ships and itineraries used to ensure each passenger's safety, comfort and enjoyment.
Misconceptions about cruising have kept many from trying it but it is truly one of the safest, most comfortable and easy-to-budget vacations available. The most satisfied of all Craft Cruise® participants are the ones who resisted. The onboard classes, the pampering, the friendships, the overall feeling of togetherness, and the exclusive opportunities to meet other like-minded people in ports around the world have led to expectations being exceeded and the cruise experience being repeated over and over again.
Craft Cruises® is a full service travel agency specializing in personalizing the cruise experience by including activities people love. At Craft Cruises® our purpose is to create the highest quality cruise experience by catering to travelers with a keen interest in the shared travel experience, cultural exchange and learning new skills.
“...I think the best aspect of the whole thing was the total immersion factor as well as unparalleled after-hours access to the speakers. I have no negative comments except that it was too fun, making coming back to work pure hell....“
2013-2014 Program at a Glance
In 2013 we started the year off with our first land-based retreat in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado where over 60 participants enjoyed our first ever Knit & Ski retreat with Cat Bordhi, Lucy Neatby, Galina Khmeleva & Ann Budd. This event was so much fun we'll definitely be repeating it so if interested join our email newsletter list for updates. Our next Steamboat Springs retreat will be in the summer of 2014 when the wildflowers are at their peak and will include such fun activities as horseback riding, rafting, tubing, hiking and biking.
Our 2013 cruises include Asia with Lily Chin, Panama Canal, Peru & the San Blas Islands with Chris Bylsma, Spain, Portugal, Channel Islands, Belgian & Denmark with Stephen West & Ragga Eiriksdottir, Alaska's Inside Passage with Ginger Luters & Marly Bird, the Voyage of the Vikings with other knitters, Baltic & Estonia with Merike Saarniit & Anna Zilboorg, Canada New England with Edie Eckman & Chris Bylsma and the Christmas Craft Markets along the Danube with a visit to Wollmeise.
In 2014 we'll be including South America with Antarctica, the waterways of France, the ever-popular Musk Ox and Glaciers trip into the heartland of Alaska, Scotland, Ireland and the British Isles, the Baltic, Hawaii, Canada New England and more.
“What could be better than spending quality time with my daughter and other knitters who enjoy traveling, knitting, and having a good time. I feel so excited when I know a trip is coming; looking forward to it months in advance; knowing I'll meet new teachers, make new friends, and see former travel mates.....”
Celebrate Cultural Differences
At Craft Cruises® we believe what we have in common is more important that our differences and that by recognizing this we are better able to celebrate those differences. Craft Cruises® has handcrafted experiences impossible to duplicate traveling alone.
In addition to being affordable, cruising offers something for everyone. With Craft Cruises®, our special interest groups makes up only a small percentage of the passengers onboard. So while you are attending class, your family, friends and loved ones can be enjoying a plethora of other onboard activities. On any given day there are often hundreds of fun activities to keep them entertained. Most cruises offer excellent enrichment programs that range from culinary classes and wine tasting to computer lessons and yoga. Of course there is also plenty of time for relaxation, sunbathing and catching up on that book you have been wanting to read.
“...Your selection of instructors was excellent. This was a very diverse group and I was amazed at the feeling of community that permeated the atmosphere. I will recommend this experience to anyone that has the opportunity to attend. The contacts and information are priceless....“
Cruising with a Purpose
Cruising with a purpose offers inspiration to everyone who joins us because we believe happiness is not a destination but a way of life. Take some time for yourself, join us on a Craft Cruise and discover the joy and freedom travel brings.
“...the cruise was one of the most enjoyable and relaxing weeks of my life" "My husband and I are so thankful for Craft Cruises!! We get to spend a wonderful vacation doing what each of us love. He gets to hang by the pool and gamble in the casino and I get to knit with some of the most wonderful instructors, yarn shop owners and designers in the industry. Craft Cruises gives me the opportunity to learn some new things and get a great vacation at the same time. Cruising beats every other form of vacation and Craft Cruising certainly beats them all....“